Get away from the high-speed daily news of this industry for a moment this weekend, and sit down with some commentary you can really sink your teeth into, at your own pace.
Here are 7 Feature articles for your Weekend Reading.
Enjoy!
A Brief History of The Flaming Lips’ Wildest Live Shows
From parking-lot orchestras and space bubbles to double-header concerts in 2027, The Flaming Lips have been reinventing the live spectacle for four decades.
Jeremy Young
Whatever Happened to the Live Show Bootleg?
From mailorder cassettes to authorized concert streams, live recordings have become easier to access and monetize — but is the thrill gone?
Charlie Recksieck
What Is a Superfan? How Musicians Build a Devoted Fanbase
Your loyal community of fans — built via authentic storytelling, direct engagement, and meaningful connections — is more than social media success.
Venture Music
Selena Gomez Says Vaping “Changed” Her Voice — Here’s What’s Actually Going On
The actor and singer's vaping-and-voice admission anchors Hypebot's practical explainer on how vaping actually damages vocal cords.
Hypebot Editorial Desk
How Does an Injury Law Firm Take on Local Venue Sustainability?
We chat with injury lawyer Joe Morrison and curator Corey Pond on the Dallas-area music festival they run each year, and the law firm that pays for it.
Jeremy Young
Beyond Royalties: Rethinking the Role of the Music Publisher
Independence doesn't mean doing it alone. Rimas Publishing President Carlos Souffront on why modern music publishers must go far beyond royalties.
Guest Author
Is Seeing the Stage Optional? (At These Ticket Prices, It Better Not Be!)
On "obstructed view" tickets, Backstreet Boys, Taylor Swift, and what exactly a concert ticket purchase guarantees in the first place.
Jeremy Young